A
review of cosmetic dentistry makeover techniques.

Cosmetic dentistry is an area of dentistry that seeks to create a more
aesthetically pleasing smile. Cosmetic Dentist like Dr.
SWEEN KATHURIA, can whiten teeth, replace missing teeth,
and repair chipped teeth through a variety of cosmetic dentistry options,
including tooth bleaching, porcelain veneers, dental implants, bonding,
dental crowns, and bridges.

Here's a review and some points of comparison between some of the types
of cosmetic dentistry treatments we have illustrated in our makeover simulation
pictures. These are common dental procedures that anyone's dentist could
most likely provide.

Dental Bonding

The term "dental bonding" can refer to a number of related
dental techniques. In general, after a tooth's surface has been properly
prepared, a white colored dental filling material is bonded onto the tooth.
Dental bonding might be utilized as a way to improve the appearance of
a cosmetic defect found on the surface of a tooth, to replace tooth structure
that has chipped away or broken, or to repair damage caused by tooth decay.
At an extreme, this technique can be used to resurface the entire front
side of a tooth so to improve its cosmetic appearance.

As a benefit, when compared with the other cosmetic dentistry techniques
reviewed on this page dental bonding can be relatively inexpensive and
is usually a "completed in one visit" type dental procedure.
As a disadvantage, dental bonding material has a tendency to stain as
time passes and in general isn't as lasting or durable a treatment as
other cosmetic dental procedures. However, and one more point in the plus
column, if dental bonding does chip or break it can usually be easily
patched or repaired.

Bonding: It is the use
of a tooth colored restorative material that is applied on to the teeth.
It can then be polished and shaped to look like the rest of the teeth.

Composite veneers cover the facial surface of teeth to change tooth color,
position or shape. Addition of composite to tooth structure increases
tooth size and therefore, there is often tooth reduction to make room
for composite placement. Amount of reduction is determined by position
of original tooth in relation to the desired position and color of tooth
structure in relation to the thickness of composite materials required
to block out color.

Diastema Closure

A diastema is a space between front teeth. Diastemas are closed by orthodontics
or restoration. A highly successful technique is addition of composite.
A space which is too large and closed with composite results in teeth
that are esthetically too wide and orthodontics is recommended. Space
closure requires placement of composite two adjacent teeth. Placement
of composite onto one tooth can be done it proper tooth dimensions allow
it.

Peg Laterals

Peg laterals are small cone shaped teeth next to the maxillary central
incisors. Teeth adjacent to peg laterals often shift into the space left
by inadequate peg lateral dimension. Space analysis prior to restoration
is critical for success. Shape of interproximal contours of adjacent teeth
determines where contacts can be placed and what shape embrasures will
form. Orthodontics, esthetic recontouring, or restoration of adjacent
teeth might be required to achieve ideal esthetic results.

Like its name suggests, enamel shaping refers to the process of contouring
natural teeth to achieve better appearance. It can be employed to adjust
the slight irregular shape caused by too many or uneven teeth. It can
also correct the length of your eye teeth. Because enamel shaping involves
modifying teeth by only removing or contouring enamel, some other procedures
are sometimes needed in conjunction with it, such as ordering braces from
a specialist in orthodontics.

This painless procedure, sometimes also along with bonding, can give
immediate results. However you should be cautioned before diving into
it because enamel can not be restored once removed.

Porcelain Veneers

A porcelain veneer is a thin shell of porcelain that is bonded onto
the front surface of a tooth so to improve its cosmetic appearance.

A porcelain veneer can be an ideal way to make a cosmetic change for
a tooth. Compared to dental bonding, porcelain veneers usually look more
life like and they have the added benefit of resisting staining well.
As a disadvantage, porcelain veneers are typically fairly expensive and
if used in the wrong application can be prone to breaking. Unlike dental
bonding, if a porcelain veneer has broken typically the whole veneer must
be replaced. It usually cannot be patched or repaired.

If you've ever wondered why so many individuals have such perfect smiles,
you might be surprised to find out how many of them have had cosmetic
dental work done.

One way that we can make your smile more attractive is to place porcelain
veneers or jacket crowns. Porcelain veneers are translucent, thin laminates
made to improve the esthetics (shape, spacing, color) of natural teeth,
to correct crowding, or to replace composite bonding.

If you already have crowns on your front teeth, replacement with all
porcelain jacket crowns may give you a more natural, attractive appearance.
Or think about cosmetic repositioning as an alternative to orthodontics
with the placement of porcelain veneers.

Cosmetic Repositioning

Porcelain veneers and crowns are extremely lifelike and hold their brilliance,
unlike bonding which often appears bulky or fake. Although porcelain is
an extremely translucent material, it is also very strong. Porcelain veneers
and crowns are permanent restorations, and they can be expected to last
for many years. Also, there are no food restrictions - once they are cemented
you can eat normally (apples, corn on the cob, etc.) - porcelain simply
covers the imperfections in your own smile!

Porcelain jacket crowns and laminate veneers both require two office
visits. At the first appointment we remove any old bonding and prepare
the teeth. We also take impressions and choose the shade and shape of
the porcelain. When you leave the office, temporary bonding is used to
cover the prepared teeth. Approximately one week later, the porcelain
veneers or crowns are permanently cemented at the second appointment.

Before
Patient had severe tetracycline
staining and old bonding.

After
Teeth Whitening and Four
Porcelain Veneers

They are often used to fix gaps between teeth, or cover stained or irregular
teeth. This procedure is usually not reversible because a very thin surface
of enamel is removed to give room for the shells.

All Porcelain Crowns

All Porcelain Crowns can provide the same sort of major cosmetic changes
that porcelain veneers can make. However, unlike porcelain veneers that
only cover over the front sides of teeth, All Porcelain Crowns cup over
and encase the entire aspect of a tooth which lies above the gum line.

In comparison to porcelain veneers, All Porcelain Crowns are stronger
and more durable but because making one involves trimming away a significant
amount of tooth structure they usually aren't the best choice for making
a cosmetic change for a tooth, unless the tooth also requires the non-cosmetic
benefits the crown can provide. Like porcelain veneers, there is typically
a fair amount of cost involved when All Porcelain Crowns are made.

Dental Jewellery

Teeth jewellery is a brilliant way to add sparkles to your smile and
stand out of the crowd.

Teeth
jewellery (skyce) offered at our clinic is made and certified
in the EU, and is available in two colours: "crystal" and "sapphire
blue". During a painless procedure, a dentist fixes a jewel on the
tooth surface. The jewel does not damage tooth tissues and has no side
effects – except for the increased charm of your smile! Call it
an oral fashion statement to stand out among ordinary mortals or simply
an effort to blend in with the bold and the beautiful.

Skyce is putting an extra sparkle into more and more
smiles. Skyce jewels are applied to the labial surfaces of upper anterior
teeth.

The
trend is catching up with males, especially those heading towards foreign
destinations for study or leisure. However, not many girls are visiting
clinics and enquiring about tooth jewellery. But it is only a matter of
time before "Skyce" acquires universal appeal.

If somebody thinks he or she was better off without tooth jewellery,
it can be easily removed without any side effects on the dental tooth
structure as the procedure is non-invasive. What's more, tooth jewellery
can be fixed again at a later stage.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR --- COME &
HAVE THAT EXTRA SPARK*** IN YOUR SMILE.

Comparing the longevity of Cosmetic
Dental work

We would like to mention that some of the cosmetic changes you might
choose to make with your teeth could have very long lasting consequences.
Please realize that no dental work will last forever. This is especially
true when cosmetics are a primary consideration.

While a disadvantage of any teeth whitening process is that its effects
will fade with time, a benefit of whitening in general is that as a process
it makes no structural changes to a tooth. At some point in the future
you can decide to or decide not to under go the teeth whitening process
again. Either choice is entirely optional and this leeway may make teeth
whitening the best solution for your cosmetic needs.

To the contrary, having porcelain veneers or dental crowns placed means
that there will always need to be a porcelain veneer or dental crown on
the tooth. So, if a crown or veneer comes off, breaks, or just deteriorates
from a standpoint of its appearance, another crown or veneer will need
to be made. (You will have to ask your dentist for details regarding your
specific situation but in general this applies to dental bonding as well.